That was something that should have been done at the end of last year. They quit on him long ago.

There’s a good example of how intriguing the east will be with it being a 16-14 team split. Not enough spots in the east to throw away too many games.

I mean the Flyers will have to battle the Rangers, Caps, Isles for the final 3 spots in the Metro Division assuming the Pens take the division title. And its not like Carolina, or the Jackets will be pushovers either.